Two men charged with terror offences after homemade bomb thrown outside NYC mayor's home

The city's police commissioner said one of the suspects said he wanted the attack to be "even larger" than the Boston Marathon bombing.

Two teenagers were charged with terrorism offenses after allegedly throwing improvised explosive devices during an anti-Islam demonstration outside New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence. Both suspects declared allegiance to the Islamic State terror group.

Two men were charged with terrorism offenses after throwing a nail bomb near a protest outside New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence. The suspects cited the Islamic State as their inspiration.

The FBI and NYPD are investigating a bomb thrown outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's home as a potential act of terrorism. Two men were arrested at the scene and are facing federal charges.

Two teenagers, allegedly inspired by the Islamic State, have been charged with terrorism offenses following an incident at an anti-Muslim protest in New York. The suspects threw homemade bombs during the demonstration outside Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence.

Two men who brought explosives to a protest outside New York City’s mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group, according to a court complaint. They face federal terrorism-related charges.

Two Pennsylvania men, Emir Balat (18) and Ibrahim Kayumi (19), have been charged in connection with an attempted bombing at a protest outside the New York City mayor's residence. Authorities allege the pair brought homemade explosive devices, one of which was thrown by Balat but failed to detonate. The devices contained TATP along with nuts and bolts, and were inspired by the Islamic State, according to the suspects' confessions. The FBI has launched a wider investigation, including searches of a Pennsylvania storage unit and analysis of recovered devices. Both men face federal charges, including attempted support of a foreign terrorist organization and use of a weapon of mass destruction, and are being held without bail. Balat's lawyer described him as a confused high school senior dealing with personal challenges, and suggested the two suspects had met only recently. Authorities found no connection to the ongoing war in Iran but noted that Balat expressed a desire to create a larger impact than the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.

Two young men, Emir Balat (18) and Ibrahim Kayumi (19), were arrested for attempting to carry out a terrorist attack during a far-right, anti-Islam protest outside New York City’s mayoral mansion. Inspired by the Islamic State group, the pair brought homemade explosives to a counter-protest and were charged with attempting to provide material support to a terrorist organization and using a weapon of mass destruction. The devices, which did not detonate, were thrown into a crowd but extinguished without causing serious harm. Investigators found bomb-making materials in their vehicle, and both men allegedly expressed support for ISIS during and after their arrests. Balat is a senior at a Pennsylvania high school and had not attended in-person classes recently. Neither suspect had a criminal history, and their attorneys claimed the two did not know each other well. Authorities emphasized that there was no connection between the attack and the ongoing war in Iran. The incident punctuated a turbulent protest, where another individual, Ian McGinnis, was charged with assault for unrelated actions. Officials pledged swift justice, affirming that ideologically driven violence will not be tolerated in the U.S.

On Saturday, a counterprotester at an anti-Islam demonstration in New York City threw an improvised explosive device (IED), according to police. The protest, organized by far-right activist Jake Lang outside Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Manhattan residence, saw a low turnout but attracted a significantly larger group of counterdemonstrators. The explosive, found to contain nuts, bolts, screws, and a fuse, extinguished itself near police. A second device, also believed to be from the same suspect, failed to ignite. Two individuals were taken into custody, and federal authorities, including the FBI, are assisting in the investigation. The NYPD later found another suspicious device in a car nearby, prompting evacuations and a bomb squad response. Separately, a Lang supporter was arrested for macing counterprotesters. Lang, a far-right figure previously charged for his role in the January 6 Capitol riot and granted clemency by former President Donald Trump, recently announced a Florida Senate run. New York officials and Mayor Mamdani strongly condemned the use of violence during the protest.

Federal authorities are investigating after a homemade explosive device was thrown during a clash between far-right demonstrators and counterprotesters outside Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, on March 7, 2026. The NYPD bomb squad determined the device—containing screws, nuts, and bolts—was capable of causing serious harm. It was thrown by 18-year-old Emir Balat during the demonstration and extinguished itself upon hitting a barrier. Balat and 19-year-old Ibrahim Kayumi, suspected of supplying a projectile, were arrested, though no charges have been filed yet. The FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force is assisting in the investigation. Additionally, a suspicious device found in a nearby vehicle was safely removed. Mayor Mamdani, the city’s first Muslim mayor, was home with his wife during the incident and condemned the act as "reprehensible." Governor Kathy Hochul also denounced the violence. The FBI later raided both Balat and Kayumi’s homes in Pennsylvania. No injuries were reported, but several individuals, including counterprotesters and far-right activist supporters, were detained for other offenses during the protest.

During a weekend protest outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's official residence, an improvised explosive device was thrown, according to NYPD and FBI officials. The protest, which occurred near Gracie Mansion, involved approximately 20 participants from a far-right group called "Stop the Islamic Takeover of New York City" led by provocateur Jake Lang, and around 125 counter-demonstrators. The incident occurred amid escalating tensions between the groups. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed that the device was neither a hoax nor a smoke bomb after a preliminary analysis by the NYPD Bomb Squad. Two individuals, Emir Balat (18) and Ibrahim Kayumi (19), were arrested at the scene in connection with the explosive. Mayor Mamdani criticized the protest as “disturbing” in online statements.